Henry Yukborn 1950

usually

Actor

Popularity

0.2

Famous

Biography

Henry Yuk was born and raised in Brooklyn, graduating from Brooklyn College with a degree in English and Education. His introduction to theater came when his drama teacher at Midwood High School got him involved in “Sing,” a NYC high school performance program. However his early career was in education and child care, first teaching at three Brooklyn public schools & subsequently directing a Chinatown day care center for 6 years. His interest in theater did not wane, and opportunity presented itself later when he was invited to join the Pan Asian Repertory Theatre Company. During this time he perfomed in numerous productions, including “Yellow Fever,” where he played the role of Chuck Chan. Meanwhile, he also was developing experience in film. His first SAG job was in the movie “Eyewitness." This led to a number of small roles in other films, until he landed a more significant role in “The Last Dragon” which has since become a cult classic. Roles since then have included General Tan in Martin Scorsese’s “Kundun,” and Sung Yon Kim in the “Sopranos." Henry has a warm personality with a keen sense of humor, which can be subtle and cerebral or antic and physical. At the same time he is quite adept at dramatic and more sensitive roles. Henry speaks Cantonese and Toisanese dialect. While he speaks perfect American English, he has also played roles with Asian accents. His credits include voiceovers and narration. The son of immigrants from Guangdong Province, Henry lives in Brooklyn with his wife Holly Hyans, a partner at Morrison & Foerster LLP. They have two daughters.

Credits

Story Ave
Story Ave

2023

Drama

as Old Man

5.4
0.6
Ronny Chieng Takes Chinatown
8
0.1
Where Is Kyra?
Where Is Kyra?

2018

Drama

as Scott

5.6
1
Tracers
Tracers

2015

Action

as Chinese Man

6
1.6
The Sorcerer's Apprentice
The Sorcerer's Apprentice

2010

Action • Adventure • Fantasy

as Chinese Dragon Carrier

6.1
5.3
A NY Thing
A NY Thing

2009

Comedy • Romance

as Salesman

2.7
0.3
The Departed
The Departed

2006

Crime • Drama • Thriller

as Chinese Government Man

8.2
10.6
A Fish in the Bathtub
A Fish in the Bathtub

1999

Comedy • Romance

as Chinese Baker

6.6
0.4
Lulu on the Bridge
Lulu on the Bridge

1998

Drama • Mystery • Romance • Thriller

as Chinese Thug

5.8
1.2
Too Tired to Die
Too Tired to Die

1998

Comedy • Drama • Fantasy

as Chinese Man #2

4.5
0.2
Kundun
Kundun

1997

Drama • History

as General Tan

6.8
1.5
Kiss of Death
Kiss of Death

1995

Crime • Drama • Thriller

as Chinese Restaurant Owner

5.7
1.3
Robot in the Family
Robot in the Family

1994

Comedy • Family • Fantasy

as Massage Parlor Patron

1.7
0.8
Sticky Fingers
Sticky Fingers

1988

Comedy

as Joey

5.7
0.5
Radio Days
Radio Days

1987

Comedy • Drama

as Japanese

7.1
1.8
Murder: By Reason of Insanity
Murder: By Reason of Insanity

1985

Crime • Drama • TV Movie

as Dr. Chang

3.5
0.6
The Pope of Greenwich Village
The Pope of Greenwich Village

1984

Action • Comedy • Crime

as Assistant Cook

6.3
1.1
Eyewitness
Eyewitness

1981

Thriller

as Vietnamese Man #2

5.6
0.9

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